The weak sinews become strong by their conflict with difficulties.

Death makes a beautiful appeal to charity. When we look upon the dead form, so composed and still, the kindness and the love that are in us all come forth.

It is a mistake to consider marriage merely as a scheme of happiness. It is also a bond of service. It is the most ancient form of that social ministration which God has ordained for all human beings, and which is symbolized by all the relations of nature.

The essence of justice is mercy.

Seeking Heaven through righteousness is not seeking righteousness, but something else;--it is not loving goodness for goodness' sake, but for its rewards.

Break up the institution of the family, deny the inviolability of its relations, and in a little while there would not be any humanity.

Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.